Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread

11-16-2020, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Ruiz is a center and needs to be playing center. He was a three year starter there in college.

Square peg, round hole.

Payton drafts two centers in 2 years and expects it to work instantly.

AsylumGuido · 11-16-2020, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by dizzle88

Square peg, round hole.

Payton drafts two centers in 2 years and expects it to work instantly.

I really think he was hoping to move McCoy to guard, but reduced off-season foiled those plans.

Budsdrinker · 11-16-2020, 01:20 PM

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

Rugby Saint II · 11-16-2020, 01:47 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy.

Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

AsylumGuido · 11-16-2020, 02:00 PM

Originally Posted by Budsdrinker

Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

That was his strength at Michigan. His coach said he was right on 99% of the defensive calls he made from center in his three years there. Although, the pro game is a step up and may take a bit to get up to speed.

AsylumGuido · 11-16-2020, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II

He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy.

Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

That was the main concern with McCoy. At guard he'd be able to let his athleticism take over.

st thomas · 11-16-2020, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by ChrisXVI

Ruiz is a center and needs to be playing center. He was a three year starter there in college.

It may happen with new QB . If they simplify the offense for Winston or Hill .

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AsylumGuido · 11-16-2020, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by st thomas

It may happen with new QB . If they simplify the offense for Winston or Hill .

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If they simplify the offense it will make the offense worse. As it stands we may not win another game until Brees returns. Some have looking forward to life without Brees. I'm afraid they are going to find out.

K Major · 11-16-2020, 05:10 PM

In a short week for Kwon Alexander, he was great on yesterday. Flying around out there making plays .. specifically in the screen game. He pops out in this area. Really impressive LB.

Anzalone is all but gone.

ChrisXVI · 11-16-2020, 05:14 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

In a short week for Kwon Alexander, he was great on yesterday. Flying around out there making plays .. specifically in the screen game. He pops out in this area. Really impressive LB.

Anzalone is all but gone.

Look at the impact he had on Demario Davis. He had one of his best games because of Kwon’s impact.

11-16-2020, 12:25 PM	#311
Threaded by dizzle88 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,208 Rating: (0 votes - average) Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Ruiz is a center and needs to be playing center. He was a three year starter there in college. Square peg, round hole. Payton drafts two centers in 2 years and expects it to work instantly.
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11-16-2020, 12:30 PM	#312
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by dizzle88 Square peg, round hole. Payton drafts two centers in 2 years and expects it to work instantly. I really think he was hoping to move McCoy to guard, but reduced off-season foiled those plans. Rugby Saint II and ChrisXVI like this.

11-16-2020, 01:20 PM	#313
Budsdrinker A Cajun Transforming TX Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Texas Posts: 2,787	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie.

11-16-2020, 01:47 PM	#314
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,052	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie. He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy. Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit.

11-16-2020, 02:00 PM	#315
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by Budsdrinker Have to know when to change the protection calls to play center. Maybe Ruiz is struggling with that as a rookie. That was his strength at Michigan. His coach said he was right on 99% of the defensive calls he made from center in his three years there. Although, the pro game is a step up and may take a bit to get up to speed.

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11-16-2020, 02:02 PM	#316
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by Rugby Saint II He needs a year in the weight room. He can learn the playbook at the same time. I expect good things from him but he's still just a 21 year old boy. Also, I like that Sean drafted two centers with our first pick two years in a row. Not every guard can play center and Payton values players who are versatile. I realize that McCoy wasn't getting the calls right last year and we needed a smart center. We got him. Now we just have to season him a little bit. That was the main concern with McCoy. At guard he'd be able to let his athleticism take over.

11-16-2020, 02:23 PM	#317
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by ChrisXVI Ruiz is a center and needs to be playing center. He was a three year starter there in college. It may happen with new QB . If they simplify the offense for Winston or Hill . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

11-16-2020, 04:09 PM	#318
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,220	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by st thomas It may happen with new QB . If they simplify the offense for Winston or Hill . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk If they simplify the offense it will make the offense worse. As it stands we may not win another game until Brees returns. Some have looking forward to life without Brees. I'm afraid they are going to find out.

11-16-2020, 05:10 PM	#319
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread In a short week for Kwon Alexander, he was great on yesterday. Flying around out there making plays .. specifically in the screen game. He pops out in this area. Really impressive LB. Anzalone is all but gone. st thomas, ChrisXVI and Lord_Saint83 like this.

11-16-2020, 05:14 PM	#320
ChrisXVI 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 11,482	Re: Saints vs 49ers Game Day Thread Originally Posted by K Major In a short week for Kwon Alexander, he was great on yesterday. Flying around out there making plays .. specifically in the screen game. He pops out in this area. Really impressive LB. Anzalone is all but gone. Look at the impact he had on Demario Davis. He had one of his best games because of Kwon’s impact. K Major likes this.